Tag: Financial Accounting

Which ONE of the following are characteristics of management accounting information rather than financial reporting information?

Select ONE answer:

1. It is governed by statute
2. It is likely to include a cash flow forward forecast
3. It is primarily used by shareholders
4. It is likely to include a statement of cash flows

Show your workings to arrive at your answer, and explain and justify your reasons:

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This multiple-choice question is suitable for Accounting KS5 classes.

The answer is 2

1. Not correct
2. Correct == > Management accounts are internal accounts used for managing the business. Financial reporting is regulated by accounting standards and statute and report on historical results; is used by shareholders; and will probably have a cash flow forecast – a statement of cash flows is an historical summary of cash flows and forms part of the financial statements
3. Not correct
4. Not correct

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Which ONE of the following are characteristics of management accounting information rather than financial reporting information?

Select ONE answer:

1. It is both forward looking and historical
2. It is governed by statute
3. It is primarily used by shareholders
4. It is likely to include a statement of cash flows

Show your workings to arrive at your answer, and explain and justify your reasons:

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

This multiple-choice question is suitable for Accounting KS5 classes.

The answer is 1

1. Correct == > Management accounts are internal accounts used for managing the business. Financial reporting is regulated by accounting standards and statute and report on historical results; is used by shareholders; and will probably have a cash flow forecast – a statement of cash flows is an historical summary of cash flows and forms part of the financial statements
2. Not correct
3. Not correct
4. Not correct

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Lucy is employed in the finance function of Alex plc as a cash accountant.

Her duties involve ensuring that the company always has sufficient funds available to meet both its short-term and long-term financial
Requirements and obligations.

It is clear, therefore, that Lucy is employed by Alex plc in its?

Select ONE answer:

1. Financial reporting section
2. Management accounting section
3. Treasury management section
4. Transaction processing section

Show your workings to arrive at your answer, and explain and justify your reasons:

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This multiple-choice question is suitable for Accounting KS5 classes.

The answer is 3

1. Not correct
2. Not correct
3. Correct == > Treasury management is concerned with managing the funds of a business, namely cash and other working capital items plus long-term investments, short-term and long-term debt and equity finance.
4. Not correct

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Stewardship of the organisation’s financial resources is part of which of its finance function’s tasks?

Select ONE answer:

1. Financial reporting
2. Recording financial transactions
3. Treasury management
4. Management accounting

Show your workings to arrive at your answer, and explain and justify your reasons:

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

This multiple-choice question is suitable for Accounting KS5 classes.

The answer is 2

1. Not correct
2. Correct == > Ensuring that resources are properly controlled or stewardship is part of the finance function’s task of recording financial transactions.
3. Not correct
4. Not correct

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